Pharmaceutical good imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $4.3 million of pharmaceutical good in 2024 (186 tonnes). Value fell 58% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.3M | 186 t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 417 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 229 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 196 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 119 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 53 t |
Where Cameroon imports pharmaceutical good from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (29%), India (23%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+412% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 29% |
| India | $982K | 23% |
| France | $659K | 15% |
| Thailand | $637K | 15% |
| Belgium | $509K | 12% |
| China | $93K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $37K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $18K | 0.4% |
| Tunisia | $14K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3006
| 3006.60 | Chemical contraceptives | 62% |
| 3006.70 | Medical lubricant and coupling gels | 17% |
| 3006.50 | First aid kits | 8.2% |
| 3006.30 | X-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents | 7.1% |
| 3006.10 | Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives | 3% |
| 3006.20 | Blood grouping reagents | 1% |
| 3006.40 | Dental cements and bone cements | 0.7% |
| 3006.91 | Ostomy appliances | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.99 per kg, 73% below the world average of $86.10, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon pharmaceutical good imports (HS 3006): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3006: Pharmaceutical goods.
Common questions
What is the value of pharmaceutical good imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported pharmaceutical good worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 186 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply pharmaceutical good to Cameroon?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (23%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average import price of pharmaceutical good per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.99 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $86.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pharmaceutical good to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 180%. The peak was 2023 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pharmaceutical good?
The HS code for pharmaceutical good is heading 3006. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 3006.60 (62% of the value) and 3006.70 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cameroon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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